Securities / Derivatives

    Capital / Liquidity

    China Cuts Capital Charges for Insurers to Spur Long-Term Equity Investment

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    The NFRA has lowered risk weightings for insurers’ stock holdings to cultivate “patient capital.”

    Fintech / Regtech

    Japan Exchange Group Launches AI-Powered Disclosure Search Service

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The new tool, developed by JPXI, aims to improve the analysis of corporate disclosures for investors and listed companies using generative AI.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Expand ABS and REIT Markets into Strategic Sectors

    By Manesh Samtani | 10/12/2025

    Regulators plan to expand asset securitisation into new sectors like data assets and green energy, while strengthening oversight and risk management.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SFC, HKEX Direct Investment Banks to Ensure Quality of IPO Applications

    By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 10/12/2025

    The SFC and HKEX have reportedly told investment banks to maintain standards as a surge in IPOs raises concerns about overstretched resources.

    Securities / Derivatives

    S. Korean Lawmakers Propose Measures to Strengthen KOSDAQ Market

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    Lawmakers and industry experts call for a massive liquidity injection and structural reforms to address the junior bourse’s high volatility and low institutional participation.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Issues Rules for Migration to Accredited-Investor AIFs

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

    The new framework introduces a formal pathway for Accredited Investor–only funds and expands operational flexibilities for Large Value Funds.

    Securities / Derivatives

    Taiwan FSC Amends Rules to Permit Active ETFs as Warrant Underlyings

    By Editors | 10/12/2025

    The FSC has amended rules for warrant issuance to include actively managed ETFs as permissible underlying assets for issuers.

    Securities / Derivatives

    NSE Launches Pre-open Session for Equity Derivatives

    By Nithya Subramanian | 10/12/2025

    NSE started running a structured pre-open auction for equity derivatives, a move designed to enhance transparency and orderly market openings.

    Securities / Derivatives

    China to Mandate Pay Cuts for Underperforming Fund Managers

    By Mark Johnston | 10/12/2025

    China's fund industry body has issued draft rules tying pay to long-term investor returns, mandating co-investment and introducing clawback provisions.

    Securities / Derivatives

    SEBI Launches PaRRVA Framework to Verify Performance Claims, Tackle Finfluencers

    By Nithya Subramanian | 09/12/2025

    The new SEBI-backed verification agency aims to curb misleading claims from finfluencers and provide investors with independently verified performance data.

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